What is a partition action and why was it filed?

A partition action asks the court to divide or sell jointly owned real property so owners can receive their share; here plaintiffs seek division of three lots.

Who must respond to this notice?

Unknown heirs claiming through Joseph R. Chagnon and any other defendants named must serve written defenses and file them with the court by June 5, 2026.

How do I file a response by the June 5, 2026 deadline?

Serve a copy of your written defenses on plaintiffs' attorney Dylan R. Shea at 13102 Palm Beach Blvd Ste E, Fort Myers, FL 33905 and file the original with the Marion County Circuit Court by June 5, 2026.

Court Notice — 2820 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL (2026 CA 000214)

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Partition of Real Property

Affects:HeirsProperty BuyersGeneral Public

A partition lawsuit has been filed in Marion County seeking division of three lots in Ocala Heights No. 1. Unknown heirs of Joseph R. Chagnon are notified and must file written defenses by June 5, 2026 or risk default judgment splitting or disposing of the property.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to file defenses: on or before June 5, 2026
Matter: partition of lots 1, 2 and 3 in Ocala Heights No. 1
Named plaintiffs: Monica Cole, Melissa and Adrienne Rogers
Unknown heirs of Joseph R. Chagnon were served by publication
Failure to respond may result in default judgment

Published: May 20, 2026 · today
Category: Court Notice
City: Ocala

Address

2820 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL · 2 filings

Case #

2026 CA 000214

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If you don't respond

If you do not serve written defenses within 30 days and file them with the court on or before June 5, 2026, a default may be entered against you and the court may grant the relief requested in the partition complaint.

What to do next

1
Prepare written defenses
Draft and sign your written defenses asserting your interest in the property and any relevant facts, to avoid default.
2
Serve plaintiffs' attorney
Serve a copy of your defenses on Dylan R. Shea at 13102 Palm Beach Blvd Ste E, Fort Myers, FL 33905 before June 5, 2026.
3
File original with the court
File the original written defenses with the Marion County Circuit Court on or before June 5, 2026 to preserve your rights.

Frequently asked questions

What is a partition action and why was it filed?: A partition action asks the court to divide or sell jointly owned real property so owners can receive their share; here plaintiffs seek division of three lots.
Who must respond to this notice?: Unknown heirs claiming through Joseph R. Chagnon and any other defendants named must serve written defenses and file them with the court by June 5, 2026.
How do I file a response by the June 5, 2026 deadline?: Serve a copy of your written defenses on plaintiffs' attorney Dylan R. Shea at 13102 Palm Beach Blvd Ste E, Fort Myers, FL 33905 and file the original with the Marion County Circuit Court by June 5, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

Partition: A court process to divide or sell jointly owned property and distribute proceeds among owners.
Default: A court judgment entered against a party who fails to respond to a lawsuit.
Service by publication: Notifying a defendant by publishing notice in a newspaper when their address is unknown.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Action
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
MONICA COLE, MELISSA ROGERS,
ADRIENNE ROGERS,
CASE NO: 2026 CA 000214
v.
Plaintiff(s)
KAREN JOACHIMI A/K/A KAREN CHAGNON, et. al.,
Defendant(s)
 
NOTICE OF ACTION:
TO:
UNKNOWN HEIRS CLAIMING BY AND THROUGH AND UNDER JOSEPH R. CHAGNON, DECEASED.
Last Known Address:
2820 NW 13th STREET
GAINESVILLE, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA 32609
Current Address:
Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Partition of Real Property has been filed pertaining to the following property in Marion County, Florida:
LOTS NO. 1, 2 AND 3 OF BLOCK C, OCALA HEIGHTS NO. 1 PLAT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B. PAGE 235, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MARION COUNTY FLORIDA
This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Dylan R, Shea, Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 13102 Palm Beach Blvd Ste E, Fort Myers, FL 33905, and file the original with this Court either ON OR BEFORE JUNE 5TH, 2026; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.
This notice shall be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Ocala StarBanner
May 6, 13, 20, 27 2026
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